1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Grey Heather

Color Grey Heather gray (#868790):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Grey Heather gray (#868790):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Grey Heather / #868790

The HTML HEX code is #868790. The corresponding color name is "Grey Heather". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 134%, Green (G): 135%, Blue (B): 144%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 7%, Magenta (M): 6%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 44%. In the HSL color space, #868790 has a hue of 234°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 55%. The HSV representation is 234° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 56% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 56, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 24, Y: 24, Z: 30. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5323, U (chrominance) = 0.0160, and V (chrominance) = -0.0059.

The decimal value of the color is 8816528. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #BDBDC2 for a 20% lighter version and #56565D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #868790, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7289 Kelvin (7289K).

The approximate wavelength of #868790 is around 473.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Grey Heather (Hex: #868790): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Grey Heather (#868790) is reminiscent of pebbles on a serene beach, with its muted and tranquil tones. The color evokes the smooth surface of river stones, worn over time by gentle waves. It shares similarities with granite, portraying a sense of solidity and durability. This neutral shade can also resemble the misty clouds on a foggy morning or the softness of a doves feathers. Grey Heather is versatile, adding a touch of elegance to modern interiors or enhancing the understated beauty of natural landscapes.

Tints and Shades of #868790 HEX color (Grey Heather)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #868790, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #E1E1E3
• #C3C3C8
• #A4A5AC
• #868790
• #65656C
• #434448
• #222224
• #000000

Tones of Grey Heather (#868790 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #868790, #84848a is the less saturated color, while #868790 is the most saturated one.

• #84848a
• #84858b
• #85868d
• #85868e
• #868790
• #48494b
• #3f4042
• #363639
• #2c2d30

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #868790;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #868790; }

.text {color:#868790;}

.background {background-color:#868790;}

.border {border:1px solid #868790;}